Sermons on Joshua 4:1-5:15:

Memorial Day - Remember

Contributed by Christopher Arch on May 25, 2024

This is a thematic message for Memorial Day.

Title: Memorial Day – Remember Script: Joshua 4:1-8 Type: Special Occasion Where: GNBC 5-24-09/RW 5-26-24 Intro: Most of you know that I love history. My grandfather instilled a love of history into me when I was a little boy. Although I enjoy going to the well known and important touristy ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Flint Knives Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 3, 2024

The physical circumcision of the Israelites recommitting to the covenant, compared to the NT circumcision of the heart

Background to passage: The Israelites have just crossed the Jordan on dry ground, set up the stones for remembrance for the generations, and are preparing for what God has next in his plan for them to inherit the land of promise. Doubt they saw this coming. What does it mean? Why would God ask them ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

"What Does This Milestone Mean?” Series

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Sep 17, 2024

Today as we mark the celebration of the milestone of 50 years let’s answer the question that Joshua predicted his people would ask when they saw that pile of stones next to the Jordan River.

Although we no longer use literal stones to mark the miles along our roads and highways, we all understand the reference to “milestones.” Tracing their history back to the Roman Empire when they were called “miliarium” they were used to mark distances along their vast network of roads. Yes, they ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:4-7

Denomination: Lutheran

No More Shame

Contributed by Larry Grant on May 7, 2023

It took 10 plagues for God to bring His people out of Egypt, but it took 40 years for God to get Egypt out of His people.

Joshua 5:6-12 NKJV “No More Shame” May 7, 2023 Intro: Today let us explore the place called Gilgal where God prepared His people for the promise. They had been delivered out of Egypt, but they weren’t ready! God told Moses that there was a quicker way to the promised land but ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Is It Really Memorial Day Week End?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 26, 2023

I titled this sermon IS IT REALLY MEMORIAL DAY WEEK END?

The reason I ask this question is because as I was watching the news recently: • I heard people making plans to travel some place. • I heard about stores advertising their products • I heard about family gatherings But I did not hear anything about the brave men and women who gave their life ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-5, Joshua 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 43 - We Are Overcomers Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Nov 9, 2023

No matter what the hardships or trials that come our way, if our faith is in the Lord Jesus, we will come forth victorious and Satan will have no power over us. Step into the water, and allow God to perform the miracles for your breakthrough.

We read in Act 11:21, “The hand of the Lord was with them, and a large number of people believed and turned to the Lord.” (ISV) As long as we live on this earth, we will encounter numerous hindrances, but we have a God who can overcome every obstacle, and so every hurdle that comes along our way ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:21, Genesis 12:2, Genesis 26:24, Genesis 28:14, Joshua 3:15, Joshua 4:23-24, Romans 16:20, 1 Kings 5:3, Joshua 3:16, Philippians 2:8, Philippians 2:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Remember The Miracle Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 28, 2022

Crossing the Jordan on dry ground during flood stage was a great moment in the history of Israel. It was marked as an occasion not soon to be forgotten. When God manifests himself then make a marker in your life. A great spiritual experience is to chart the miracles God has done in your life.

There are some things you just don’t want to forget. If you win a sporting event you have a trophy to stand as a tangible reminder of that accomplishment. When you graduate you receive a diploma to frame and put on your wall. That diploma represents great expenditures of time and money. With ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:21

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Preparation Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 29, 2022

Ever since Joshua was leading God’s people had responded by faith and now, they must prepare for what God will do next. The river at flood stage is behind them and the fortified city before them. No turning back.

What do you expect to see after a great victory? In winning a war you expect to see a whole nation in jubilant celebration. There will be parades maybe even a ticker-tape parade and much fanfare. When a team wins a championship football game you expect to see the team dump Gatorade on the winning ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

"When The Manna Ceased” Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Mar 31, 2022

Now they have crossed the threshold of the Jordan River into the promised land. They are entering into a new season a new time with God and new experiences. Covid-19 is ending, or at least transitioning and they are moving into a season of blessing. But, the manna has stoped.

When the manna ceased Joshua 5:9-12 Forty years of wandering behind them. A generation has come and gone. They are now inside — just inside — the promised land. Encamped at Gilgal. With the liberative threshold that was the Red Sea crossing, God brought their parents out of Egypt, out of slavery. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:9-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Make Sure You Are On The Lord's Side

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 12, 2021

Following Jesus is more than getting him on our side to cheer for our "team." It is making sure our "team" is on his side. That takes preparation.

Preparations: I read that in April, 1988 the evening news reported on a photographer who was also a skydiver. He had jumped from a plane along with several other skydivers and filmed the group as they individually dove out of the plane and opened their parachutes. As the video was being shown of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Teach Your Kids: Yahweh Is A God Of Wonders (Joshua 4:1-24) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Dec 11, 2021

Joshua sets up two memorials, in hopes that this will help the people remember, for all generations, God's wonders, and revere him, through all generations.

The easiest way to jump into today's passage is by turning back to Joshua 3:7-13. It begins with Yahweh's words to Joshua, right before He does the wonder He has planned for Israel. Verse 7: (7) And Yahweh said to Joshua, "On this day I shall/will begin to make you great in the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

The Making Of A Faithful People (Joshua 5:1-12) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Dec 22, 2021

Joshua isn't simply about the conquest of Canaan. God is shaping his people, into truly becoming "his" people. (They'd been neglecting circumcision, and the Passover.)

Let's start today by simply reading our passage, Joshua 5:1-12: (1) And then, as soon as all the kings of the Amorites heard, who [were] on the other side of the Jordan to the west, with all the kings of the Canaanites who [were] at the sea, that Yahweh had dried up the waters of the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:1-12, Genesis 17:1-14, Exodus 12:43-49, Numbers 9:1-14

Take Off One Sandal-- The Place Your (Two) Feet Touch Is Holy (Joshua 5:13-6:27) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Dec 23, 2021

Why one sandal? And what does "holy" mean here, and in general?

Last week, AJ (Author of Joshua) began chapter 5 by messing with us. He reminded us that all the kings of the land were terrified by the Israelites, and their hearts had melted. It was then, at that time, that Yahweh commanded Joshua to make swords. We were all excited, thinking, NOW. NOW ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-27, Joshua 5:13-15

Receiving God’s Healing Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 5, 2022

Maybe you have been pursuing the Promised Land for a while; and much of your journey has been filled with spiritual heartache and pain and you may be wounded. If so, then you need to receive spiritual healing from the Lord.

If God has ever placed a calling on your heart to serve Him, then He is inviting you to enter a spiritual Promised Land. He’s calling you to possess the land, just as He called the Israelites to possess Canaan; but before you can begin possessing the land you need to make sure your heart is right ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:2-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Battle You Cannot Win

Contributed by Lynn Sims on Mar 14, 2024

The sooner we learn to submit to to God in every battle we face the sooner we can begin to LIVE!

"A Battle You Cannot Win!" Scripture: Joshua 5:13-15 (NIV) 13 Now when Joshua was near Jericho, he looked up and saw a man standing in front of him with a drawn sword in his hand. Joshua went up to him and asked, “Are you for us or for our enemies?” 14 “Neither,” he replied, “but as ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:13-15, Ephesians 6:12, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Other